Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, recently lauded soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army's 4 Brigade in Edo State for their high level of professionalism, discipline, and success in preserving local security. Shaibu made these remarks during his inaugural operational tour of the brigade headquarters located in Benin City, where he committed to upgrading personnel welfare and overall service conditions.
What specific welfare improvements did the Army chief promise the troops? Speaking directly to the officers and men, the top military commander announced plans to overhaul existing barracks accommodation to ensure decent living standards. He also committed a brand-new transport vehicle to resolve mobility difficulties experienced within the formation, alongside guaranteeing unhindered access to quality medical care for soldiers and their immediate families.
Shaibu emphasized that personnel wellbeing serves as a critical pillar under his guiding 'Soldiers First' framework, directly impacting combat readiness. In return, he challenged the troops to match the military leadership's dedication by demonstrating unwavering loyalty, strict discipline, and absolute adherence to the rule of law during internal security operations.
How did the brigade leadership respond to the visit? Earlier, the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, received the army chief and delivered a comprehensive briefing detailing the prevailing security dynamics across the unit's Area of Responsibility. The presentation also highlighted vital administrative hurdles currently facing the deployment.
Concluding the visit, Balogun thanked the COAS for the morale-boosting assurances and reiterated the unit's resolve to consolidate existing security gains across Edo State. The official itinerary featured the signing of the visitor register, exchange of mementos, a symbolic tree-planting session, and formal group photography.